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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: carvedeye on May 21, 2011, 11:03:26 PM

Title: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: carvedeye on May 21, 2011, 11:03:26 PM

Hi all i have a null modem cable with two 9 pin connectors on each end and was wondering if it possible to use it between amiga and pc?

TIA

Title: Re: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: carvedeye on May 21, 2011, 11:30:17 PM

Any one?

Title: Re: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: gazgod on May 21, 2011, 11:41:26 PM

Yes but you'll need a a 9 pin to 25 pin adapter on the Amiga end.

Title: Re: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: lauri.lotvonen on May 22, 2011, 07:38:56 AM

I think you'd be better off with a cable that has 9 & 25 pin connectors at the both ends.

Title: Re: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: guest7146 on May 22, 2011, 09:08:37 AM

If you're a tinkerer, you can make your own adaptor by following the information on this page:

http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/cable/RS-232.html

Title: Re: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: carvedeye on May 22, 2011, 07:49:09 PM

Quote from: lauri.lotvonen;639420

I think you'd be better off with a cable that has 9 & 25 pin connectors at the both ends.

something like this ?  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5m-DB9-DB25-Serial-Data-Transfer-Null-Modem-Cable-/380314922761?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item588c892f09

Title: Re: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: Fraggle1 on May 22, 2011, 07:57:28 PM

That's exactly what you need, carvedeye. :)
I've used one of those myself, but it was WAAAAAY back, & now I can't remember how it was done except that involved terminal software on each machine. (like what you would use to access one of the old dialup BBS's)

If memory serves, the Amiga end was easy, but (typically) the PC end was more difficult to set up.
No doubt someone here will be able to explain better.

Title: Re: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: carvedeye on May 22, 2011, 08:12:27 PM

thats great i will get one ordered all i need now is for someone to tell me how to set this up :)

Title: Re: 9 pin to 9pin null modem cable ?
Post by: Speelgoedmannetje on May 22, 2011, 08:50:11 PM

Quote from: lauri.lotvonen;639420

I think you'd be better off with a cable that has 9 & 25 pin connectors at the both ends.

That doesn't make sense technically beseen
I got a 25 to 25 null modem with a 25 to 9 pin converter and an usb to serial converter working nicely with AmigaExplorer, so I can't see why a 9 to 9 pin null modem with a 25 to 9 pin converter wouldn't work